Markings #8
Markings #8 ©2006 56"x 55"
Markings #8
I’m still not sure where this piece came from as it is very different from most of my other work. Pink and bright yellow. Hm…
It’s the piece that comes to mind first when I think of these lines from my artist statement on the Marking Series:
The artwork also raises the question of how we handle the unforeseen, a break in the pattern. Disruption is often inevitable, no longer making it unexpected but part of the pattern itself.
Detail of stitching:
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Tagged: Disruption, Markings Series, Markings: Repetition and Pattern
PaMdora said,
February 29, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
wow, this is definitely unexpected. You’re full of surprises, Lisa! But that’s a good thing….
Leslie said,
March 1, 2008 @ 5:44 am
It IS very different from your usual palette, but wonderful. I love the interruption of the yellow strip.
Interesting to think of disruption as part of the pattern itself as, I guess, the unexpected turns in our lives are not really “out of character” but part of the larger character of change and natural uncontrollability.
Deborah Fair said,
March 2, 2008 @ 8:40 am
I personally love this pink and yellow distraction in your work, Lisa, as these are among my favorite colors. Love the contrast.
Your comments on distraction and disruption are right on target, I think.
In my vocation I am constantly reminded that distractions, interruptions, disruptions are the things of grace. They stop us from our routine and cause us to look at things with new eyes and hearts. They sometimes cause us to go in completely different directions. At other times they allow us to follow our usual direction with new awareness.
Lisa Call said,
March 5, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
Love your insight Deborah - thanks for sharing.
Pam - I’m glad you think I’m full of surprises!
Leslie the yellow stripe is my favorite part also.